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Look no further - and wait no longer - the answer to poverty truly is you. When you bring urgency and commitment to the plight of your neighbors, you help create stability, dignity, and independence in their lives. Poverty is the responsibility of us all; please volunteer or donate (stuff or funds) today!

Thank you for thinking of us for your donation! We redistribute furniture and home goods to individuals and families transitioning out of homeless situations or to those simply living without life’s necessities. Your donation will greatly improve the living conditions of our region’s most vulnerable residents.

Our goal is to help families start anew with dignity and hope. We ask that all furniture items be donated in good condition, with no rips or stains. Our Wish List below outlines the items our families typically request.

To arrange a pick-up, click on the Donate Furniture button below. For pick-ups, please provide us with as much advance notice as possible.

In order for us to complete the pick-up and distribute your items in the best possible fashion, we ask for your help by ensuring that all items meet our guidelines. Please ensure available parking for our truck is legal and within 30 yards of the residence.

If you live in Washington, DC and do not have a driveway or loading dock for the truck to access, we ask that you reserve a parking permit through the DC Department of Transportation. For step-by-step instructions on how to reserve a permit, click here.

Furniture & Household Goods Donations

Beds

(mattresses, box springs, & frames) – Almost every family that we serve needs beds. Please donate only those that are without rips or stains.

with remote, and color and cable-ready are best. Measuring diagonally across the screen, we can take TVs between 20” – 36”

Lamps

with shade

Kitchen items

sets of dishes, silverware, pots & pans, toasters and microwaves

Fans & Air Conditioning Units

these often go into the homes of low-income seniors for whom they may be life-saving. Please ensure that they are in good working order and are cleaned/dusted.

New cleaning products

detergent, dish soap, household cleaners

Vacuum cleaners

as long as they are models for which families can still buy the required bags

Towels

all sizes are needed

Bedding

comforters, blankets, and sheet sets

Rope

our clients often need rope to tie items down for transport

The Essentials

As a complement to our furniture distribution program – and in response to growing requests for support from those we serve – we are collecting The Essentials:

Healthy non-perishable food

Personal Care Items

Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies

Whole grain pasta

Pasta sauce

Brown rice

Low-sodium canned beans

Dried beans and lentils

Low-sodium vegetable soup

Low-sugar oatmeal

Low-sodium canned vegetables

Soap

Toothpaste and toothbrushes

Wet wipes

Toilet paper

Deodorant

Lotion

Shampoo

Tissues

Dish soap

Sponges

Toilet cleaner and brushes

Laundry detergent

Cleaning sprays

Mops and Brooms

In order for us to provide the most dignified service to our neighbors, please donate these items in new (and unopened) condition. Thank you for helping us serve.

Financial Donations

A Wider Circle depends on donations from local community members, businesses, and civic organizations in order to provide services to our clients free of charge. We partner with Network for Good. Your donation can help in a variety of ways.

Here are some examples of how a little can go a long way:

$50 Provides a child or adult with all of the basic need items they need to live well – from beds, dressers, tables and chairs to sheets, towels, and personal care items.

$80 Fuels our trucks for a day. Your gift will help our trucks stay on the road and ensure that the families that come to us receive all of the items they need for their new homes. Give in honor of your loved one, and we will write his or her name on a truck for the gift’s duration.

$250 Covers the cost of supplies and materials for a series of educational workshops (e.g., Job Skills, Nutrition, Healthy Parenting) at our Center for Professional Development.

$500 Funds a beautification project at a low-income school or neighborhood

Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We accept checks, cash, and credit card donations. To donate online, simply fill out the online donations form. A Wider Circle is pleased to partner with Network for Good to securely process your online credit card donation.

If you wish to send a check, please make it out to “A Wider Circle” and send it to:

A Wider Circle
4808 Moorland Lane,
Suite 802
Bethesda, MD 20814

Professional Attire and Accessories Donations

As a complement to our growing schedule of job preparedness and other adult education programs, we take clothing and accessory donations at this center seven days a week.

When it comes to professional attire and accessories, we find that the best guide is, “Will these items best help an individual to look polished and professional in his or her job interview?”

We are looking for the following items in great condition for our Professional Development Program:

Attire:

Suits

Suit Separates

Dress shirts and blouses

Ties

Simple Dresses

Please note that all items should be season-appropriate,clean, and on hangers. Our volunteers send their thanks in advance!

Accessories:

Purses

Briefcases

Belts

New Shoes (new only is the goal with shoes, unless you have a pair you purchased and never wore)

Items can all be dropped off at our existing center, 9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. If you are doing a large drive and need a pick-up, simply call us at 301-608-3504, or schedule a pick up using the form above.

Well Mother, Well Baby Donations

Items needed for the Well Mother, Well Baby Program include the following:

Large Items

Basics

Health & Safety

Miscellaneous

Pack ‘n Play

Infant Car Seat

Stroller

Receiving Blankets

Diapers

Baby Wipes

Onesies

Socks

Hats

Laundry Detergent

4 oz bottles

8 oz bottles

Nipples

Bottle Brush

Bibs

Pacifiers

Thermometer

Baby Wash/Shampoo

Diaper Rash Ointment

Nursery Monitor

Nail Clippers

Drawer Latches

Safety Gate

Outlet Plugs

Diaper Bag

Hooded Bath Towel

Breast Pump Set

Pack ‘n Play Sheets

Changing Pad

Childproof Plates

Childproof Spoons

Sippy Cups

Toys

Please contact us if you would like to further discuss your options for giving.